Guarani FC vs Club Olimpia Prediction: Olimpia Looking to Bounce Back

In the upcoming fixture of the Paraguayan Primera Division, Apertura Matchday 21, Guarani FC will be hosting Club Olimpia at the Estadio Rogelio S. Livieres in Asunción. According to the table standings of today, Guarani FC stands 4th with 8 wins and 32 points, whereas Olimpia stands 7th with 6 wins and 25 points from 20 matches played so far in the competition. Club Olimpia and Guarani FC last played against each other in April this year, and Guarani won (0-1). From the last five matches played between the two, Guarani has won two, whereas Club Olimpia has won thrice. However, the last two consecutive matches were won by Guarani by a margin of a goal. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Guarani FC is coming off a hard-fought draw against Guairena (2-2), in which Hugo Dorrego and Victor Cespedes scored goals. However, after a few minutes of play, Victor Cespedes was sent off the field due to a red card suspension in the final extra time of play. For the upcoming home fixture, Guarani FC will be looking to dominate. However, it lost to Sportivo Trinidense (0-2) in the last home fixture. In the home fixtures this season, Guarani FC averages 1.30 goals per game and has a conceding average of 1.20 goals per game. In the last five matches played, Guarani FC has produced 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat against Sportivo Trinidense. About the overall performance in the last five matches played, Guarani FC has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Guarani has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Guarani is yet to win a home fixture in a recent matchup and will be feeling the heat against Olimpia. 

Olimpia is coming off an unexpected upset against Sportivo Ameliano (1-3), in which Guillermo Paiva scored the opening goal in the 5th minute of play. However, then Olimpia was unable to get itself back in the driving seat. Sportivo managed to score an equalizer in the 16th minute of play, followed by Elvio Vera scoring on penalty in the extra time before the midway whistle, followed by another goal in the 80th minute. With Olimpia failing to defend at home and score goals in the second half of play, the upcoming matchup can have Guarani FC starting as favorite. Olimpia has managed to secure just a win in the last five matches played across all competitions. Hence, the pressure will be on visitors in order to finish in the top five standings. Olimpia has managed 2 draws, 2 losses and just a win in the last five matches. About the overall scoring, Olimpia has scored 6 and conceded 7 goals in the last five, averaging 1.20 and 1.40 goals per game. When playing away from home, Olimpia’s scoring and conceding average is 1.20 goals per game.

Both teams have positively scored in four of the last five matches played across all competitions, which is why I am backing both sides to score. Regarding the overall scoring and final result, both teams are expected to play their full-strength squad and at least produce a draw. Though Olimpia has failed to produce consistent performances recently, I am predicting a draw or Olimpia to win (1-2). 

• Double Chance - Draw or Olimpia for 1.40
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.98
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.73